Tag: emergency
Things to do in Torrevieja this Weekend – From 26 April 2024
If you´re looking for things to do in Torrevieja this weekend, we have our pick of the best, as well as a few events taking place in the surrounding areas, not too far away. Just a reminder that next weekend sees the San Javier air show taking place, so you might want to clear time …
Proposed Changes to Lane Legislation to Benefit Emergency Vehicles and Motorbikes
Spain's DGT plans to change traffic laws, explaining how drivers must give way to emergency vehicles, an act previously based on courtesy. Motorbikes may use hard shoulders during congestion under certain conditions. New rules will prohibit overtaking in adverse weather, mandating all traffic to use the righthand lane. Creating an emergency corridor for service vehicles will be obligatory. These changes, aimed at improving safety, are set to be enacted in 2025.
The post Proposed Changes to Lane Legislation to Benefit Emergency Vehicles and Motorbikes first appeared on N332.es - Driving In Spain.Torrevieja´s International Residents Councillor Visits the British Embassy
Gitte Lund Thomsen from Torrevieja's local council visited the British Embassy in Madrid to discuss services for the 4,900 British residents. The visit highlighted the consulate's role in aiding residents and tourists, especially post-Brexit. Topics included the TIE card recommendation, consular services' range, and health insurance requirements for visitors and expatriates.
Spanish News Brief – Tuesday 19 December 2023
Tuesday starts in Spain with the Institute of National Statistics (INE) publishing the service sector activity indicators for October, and the business and turnover figures for industry for the same month. In Europe, EU Energy Ministers will study a possible extension to the energy emergency measures. Outside the euro area, investors will be watching the …
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Police Ask for Help to Locate Hit and Run Driver
The Local Police in Torrevieja are asking for help to locate and identify a vehicle and driver that has been involved in a hit and run in the town. The incident occurred on calle San Pascual and calle San Julián in Torrevieja. The vehicle in question is a Peugeot 206 or 207, black, 5 doors …
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